President Donald Trump’s new trade truce with China “does not resolve fundamental issues in the U.S.-China relationship or reverse the long-term trend toward decoupling and confr …
Syria’s Rocky Transition Brings New Waves of Displacement
More than 400,000 Syrians have been displaced in the year since the civil war ended, according to the United Nations, driven by a mix of sectarian violence, acts of revenge and property disputes.
Verité study urges digital overhaul of property valuations as new tax deadline looms
Sri Lanka’s property tax system is delivering negligible revenue and will not support the Government’s plan to introduce a new property tax by 2027 unless the valuation method is modernised, according …
Real estate reimagined: How AI is reshaping Bangladesh’s property landscape
From the sprawling urban centers to emerging satellite towns, AI is ushering in an era of unprecedented efficiency, transparency, and accessibility …
Aleph Hospitality to manage Grand Iva Hotel in Abha, Saudi Arabia
Dubai-based Aleph Hospitality has signed a hotel management agreement with Grand Iva to operate the Grand Iva Hotel in Abha, Saudi Arabia. The newly built property is scheduled to open on 1 January …
Pakistan says it has agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire with Afghanistan
A hydraulic shovel demolish a structure during an operation against illegal settlement of Afghan refugees conducted by local government, on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 …
RestoPros of Central Georgia Expands Service Capabilities to Better Serve Communities
RestoPros of Central Georgia has expanded its service capabilities across the region to provide enhanced emergency restoration support for residential and commercial property owners. The expansion …
Laos: Accelerating patent application prosecution
While an amended version of the Lao Law on Intellectual Property took effect in June 2018, patent applicants can still be frustrated by the lengthy application pendency in the Lao Department of …
Property Taxes in Sri Lanka: Proposal for a More Effective Valuation Method
Despite its potential to provide councils with independent financial resources, Sri Lanka’s rate assessment system remains underutilized.
North Korea’s real estate moguls: How the donju are getting richer
North Korea’s nouveau riche, or donju, have recently amassed significant wealth through real estate investments.